Diagnostic Radiology Technologist — Sign-On Bonus up to $10k

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Loan repayment program ($9,000 over 3y

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities

Job summary

UPMC seeks a Diagnostic Technologist to advance healthcare through imaging, using state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnoses and patient care. Roles include full-time and part-time opportunities with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a December 2023+ loan repayment program for graduates.

Responsibilities involve patient identification, history review, contrast administration, accurate coding, and high-quality image acquisition.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.
• Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.
• Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients properly using two identifiers and applies universal protocol.
• Reviews and documents patient history and physician orders; follows departmental protocols for data acquisition.
• Administers PO and rectal contrast per orders.
• Ensures exams are coded and tracked through RIS and archived in ISITE; charges entered.
• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures per protocol without constant supervision.
• Operates imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, and document image data.
• Interacts with patients and coworkers with care, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Adjusts protocols with independent judgement to optimize ionizing radiation use for diagnostics.

Skills

Patient interaction

Radiologic procedures

Independent judgement

Clear communication

Education

ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS system

PACS

Job description

UPMC seeks a Diagnostic Technologist to advance healthcare through imaging, using state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnoses and patient care. Roles include full-time and part-time opportunities with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a December 2023+ loan repayment program for graduates.

Responsibilities involve patient identification, history review, contrast administration, accurate coding, and high-quality image acquisition.